'52 Chevy Pickup - Not Pro-Touring though! [Archive]

wiedemab

07-07-2010, 09:08 PM

Thanks guys.

Rodger, the work you guys do is truly inspiring to me. I try to look to the professionals, like yourself for even small ideas that I can apply to my projects.

It's been a long time project. I bought the truck out of a friends field back when I was 15 years old.....well Dad bought it for me. I've changed my mind several times on the theme and finally settled on a modern interpretation of a "stock truck". I wanted it to have a solid color similar to a stock color. The color is an Izuzu green. I went with the Wheel Vintiques steelies and stock caps.

I've learned a lot so far building the truck. My fabrication skills have improved and more parts became available for these trucks, so some of the early work that had been done was "re-done".

My Dad has been a huge help. He's a body man from way back and has tons of experience for me to draw upon, but at the same time he really stays up with the current latest and greatest technology....................and he works for cheap!!!!! Sorry Dad!

I have a family now, so time is limited, but I still hope to finish the truck and get out to some shows next year.

Wish me luck!

toddshotrods

07-07-2010, 09:19 PM

I've been updated a thread over on MuscleRides for awhile, so I thought I'd start by linking to that and then adding additional updates over here as well...[/url]
Dude! Long time no "see". Truck looks great!

ironworks

07-07-2010, 09:46 PM

Thanks guys.

Rodger, the work you guys do is truly inspiring to me. I try to look to the professionals, like yourself for even small ideas that I can apply to my projects.

Professional. More like lucky and stubborn. We just try hard and are lucky enough to have pretty good results. But Thank you very much.

Ironic enough we have the same theme for the 48 truck we are doing.

git er done.

texas56

07-09-2010, 02:13 PM

cool truck!:thumbsup:

wiedemab

07-20-2010, 08:14 AM

We got the doors on and ordered a bunch of glass and weatherstrip related stuff. I hope to get all of the glass in the cab before too long.

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And the mirror backet! ;)

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HWY Nova

07-20-2010, 08:25 AM

Brandon,

GREAT PROJECT! Keep the pics coming.

I was great talking to you at the Columbus Goodguys Show. I hope to catch up to you again........

--Eric

wiedemab

07-20-2010, 08:32 AM

Eric,

It was great to meet and talk to you at Columbus as well. I meant to send you a message when I got back home, but I've just been busy with work and life in general.

This project is pretty low-tech compared to some of the stuff we talked about that you have in the works.

One of these days Dad and I need to make it out to some Goodguys on the West Coast and meet some more of you "left coasters"

HWY Nova

07-20-2010, 09:31 AM

Eric,

One of these days Dad and I need to make it out to some Goodguys on the West Coast and meet some more of you "left coasters"

Have it your way!!..... Pleasanton is coming up at the end of August!!!

--Eric

wiedemab

07-20-2010, 09:38 AM

Pleasanton is coming up at the end of August!!!

--Eric

Not sure I could swing that, but we'll make it out there eventuallyl

Bad94

07-20-2010, 05:49 PM

I really like this truck, Very simple but so cool.

Is darrin doing the interior?

I guess i should do a build thread of the truck that we are finishing up with.

wiedemab

07-20-2010, 06:17 PM

I really like this truck, Very simple but so cool.

Is darrin doing the interior?

I guess i should do a build thread of the truck that we are finishing up with.

Thanks for the comments. Darrin is doing the interior, eventually. He's been waiting and watching me miss deadline after deadline. I've spoken with him about it several times, but I'm just not quite there yet. My new goal is maybe try to work with him and get it to him in the late Winter early Spring. That will probably be a busy time for him though, so we'll see.

It's nice to see someone else from the area on here. Have I met you, if so I'm sorry if I'm not making the connection. Post up some pics of your project(s). The more project threads the better!

Bad94

07-20-2010, 06:56 PM

I got to work with darrin once on a project i did(he helped on a f up i did).

I was at RTTH's last year with my brother i had the 2500 HD on 20's out in the field and he had the blue s-10 with the turbo.

Starting a thread now.

Were at in Gilford you live friend of ours just built a house off whites hill.

wiedemab

07-20-2010, 07:21 PM

Gotcha, I thought that may have been you. I'm actually in Dover, IN and my Dad's shop is in Yorkville, IN.

nvr2fst

07-20-2010, 07:29 PM

I love everything about it Brandon. The color fits the style perfect.

wiedemab

10-12-2010, 09:00 PM

We worked over the weekend to get the bed and tailgate painted. The underside and wheelwells are coated with a stoneguard material. It turned pretty well, a few runs hear and there in the clear, but overall, nothing that sanding and buffing won't take care of.

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wiedemab

10-14-2010, 08:57 AM

So I measured for a driveshaft last night and in the process (actually prior to measuring) we made some adjustments to the pinion angle. As best I can measure with a digital angle finder, my engine/transmision is around 2.5 degrees down and my pinion is about 3.5 degrees up.

I know that they are technically supposed to be exactly opposite. My question is will I have issues If I don't get the pinion angle to exactly 2.5 degrees up, which I should be able to do if needed................and, is 2.5 degrees enough to not have u-joint issues?

Thanks,

Brandon

TimeWarpF100

10-14-2010, 10:05 AM

I've been updated a thread over on MuscleRides for awhile, so I thought I'd start by linking to that and then adding additional updates over here as well.

http://www.musclerides.com/forum2/showthread.php?p=33453#post33453

Very Nice Truck! I see its a SBC but what are the details? The link does not work

wiedemab

10-14-2010, 10:47 AM

Yeah, I think Musclerides is down, but I'm not sure if it is for good. I had a lot of build info in a thread over there so hopefully it comes back up.

It's a '65 era 327 with the camel hump heads (461) - 2.02 valves, some porting, etc. and a decent sized Ultradyne cam (I can't remember the specs), Edelbrock Performer RPM intake and 750 Carb. The tranny is 700R4 and the rear is a 9" with 4.11's. It should sound pretty good and be plenty spunky for the cruiser that this thing will be.

wiedemab

12-17-2010, 08:49 AM

Sorry for the hazy phone pics.

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HWY Nova

12-17-2010, 09:35 AM

VERY NICE!

--Eric

tones2SS

12-17-2010, 10:30 AM

VERY NICE!

^^What he said. Very nice indeed.:thumbsup:

wiedemab

12-17-2010, 10:45 AM

Thanks guys. If the weather ever gets better (ie: not snowy!) I'll roll it out and take some decent pics. I can't get far enough away in the garage to get a decent pic. We hope to have the front fenders, inner fenders and hood painted and on the truck shortly after the first of the year, but we'll see.

HWY Nova

12-17-2010, 11:02 AM

How soon after you finish the truck will you start converting it to a full Pro-Touring machine?

I believe Rodger at Ironworks has a conversion kit!!!!

--Eric

wiedemab

12-17-2010, 11:08 AM

Ha - - -- Yeah! I'd love to, but more likely will be that I finish this truck and then work on getting our house built on our property and my shop (as big as possible). As of right now (things change though), my next project will be a '66 or '67 Chevy II.

Dad and I have talked about getting with Rodger for a frame (the builder type) for his '57 Ford pickup. It may be awhile though. Dad wants to build a shop truck w/ some patina etc., but wants to be able to autoX it.

It's all about time and money. This truck has been taking way to long to finish so I've banned myself from getting involved in anything else until it is completed.

tommycomfort

01-17-2011, 07:19 PM

Awesome truck, thanks for sending me the thread link. I don't have much to offer in the way of marketable skills, but would love to come down and help when you need it!
Tom

wiedemab

01-20-2011, 01:12 PM

OK - - So I pretty much know what I need for my AC lines etc. I'm going to use the Aeroquip EZ-Clip fittings and lines for my AC.

I see that Vintage Air Sells a 1/2 NPT to #10 O-ring adapter, which leads me to believe that I can use the EZ-Clip fittings and lines for my heater hoses as well. Is this correct? I can't imagine that hot engine coolant would cause any problems that R134a wouldn't, but I wanted to ask.

My other questions are that I have the VA bulkhead, which has 3 X #10 O-ring and 1 X #6 O-ring fitting. I can use the EZ-Clip stuff for all of the fittings except the heater hose connections to the VA heater valve and unit under the dash. It just has the good ole copper line to clamp a rubber hose to. What's the best way to handle this?

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but this is my first go-around with the VA stuff and wondered what the best practices are.

I can certainly call Vintage Air and get their feedback, but I thought I would try Lat-G for some others' experiences/advice.

Thanks - - -

wiedemab

01-20-2011, 02:45 PM

OK - I had a few minutes during the day today to call Vintage Air and they answered my questions. Yes I can run the EZ-Clip for heater hose and they have the O-ring to hose barb fittings that I need for the connections under the dash. I just missed them when looking in their catalog.

I just thought I'd answer my own questions in case someone else searched an found them - they would have the answers.

wiedemab

02-03-2011, 06:25 AM

Well, I thought I was pretty well done with all of the "dirty work", but........ We were pulling parts out to sand and prep for a coat of Flat Green last night and the lower grill pan was still as it came from the factory. I didn't think we needed the provision for the hand crank any more. ;)

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tommycomfort

02-03-2011, 06:30 AM

You guys are awesome! :bow: Can you put our wagon body on your list of things to do?
Tom

wiedemab

02-03-2011, 06:49 AM

I'm not sure I would describe us as anything other than SLOW! ;) I'd love to work on your wagon- - - I'm not sure it would even fit in our shop right now and I think Dad has a few projects in line after this one is done. He's been pretty patient with me, but he's ready to finish up his '48 Chevy and then get on his '57 Ford Pickup. I'm trying to work out a plan that results in a new house for our Family along with a much larger shop. We'll see how that works out.

I picked up a Pexto model 132 foot stomp shear the other day on Craigslist, so I was itching to use it. I also got to use the bead roller and the tig welder last night! It was a good night. I'm tired this morning though.

We plan to paint a bunch of the flat green parts on Saturday. Inner fenders, grill parts, hood hinges, hood props, grill pan, and other random under the hood stuff. The rest of the shiny parts just need wet sanded one last time and they are ready for paint - ie: front fenders, hood, running boards....

We're getting closer. I really want to at least get it wired to the point of being able to start it prior to putting the doghouse on it.

wiedemab

02-06-2011, 07:23 PM

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wiedemab

02-13-2011, 07:12 PM

Here a few pics from today ......

We moved the truck back out in the open so that we could put it up on stands and start wiring and plumbing air lines before the rest of the body panels go on. I also started assembling some of the interior components – Vintage Air unit, gauges, steering column etc.

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I think the gauges look pretty cool! Oh - the windshield wiper knob will be changed out. I can't stand the one that comes with the kit, but I haven't figured out what I'm going to use yet.

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tones2SS

02-14-2011, 05:33 PM

That is looking sick Brandon. Love the color and the old school dog dish wheels.:thumbsup:

wiedemab

02-15-2011, 08:31 AM

Thanks - I'm getting anxious to get it done!

qbrown

02-15-2011, 09:36 AM

Love the color, stance and wheels. Great project.

wiedemab

04-12-2011, 10:46 AM

We got the rest of the parts painted over the weekend. Hood, front fenders, running boards, etc..... I snapped a quick pic of the hood. They came out pretty slick - -still need to be sanded and buffed.

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Time to push to get it done and to the interior shop!!!!

HWY Nova

04-12-2011, 11:01 AM

wiedemab

04-12-2011, 11:06 AM

My plan is to bring it to Columbus. The big wild card will be whether or not I get it to the interior shop in time to get the interior done by then. He's pretty busy with other projects/customers, so it may be coming to Columbus with a partially complete interior. If it has seats in it, it'll be there!

It's been a long time coming.......I'm getting excited to push this project over the goal line!

HWY Nova

04-12-2011, 11:17 AM

wiedemab

04-12-2011, 11:22 AM

Simple solution: Just tell the interior shop that YOU have priority!.... Duh.

--Eric

It's kind of hard to hold him to a deadline when I've been missing deadlines for the past couple of years. He's a good friend and I'm sure he'll do what he can to help me out, but I'm also sympathetic that he has other customers to take care of. He's also in the process of upgrading his shop etc..

Worst case, I'll leave the windows up and the doors shut!!! ;)

tones2SS

04-12-2011, 06:15 PM

Awesome paint for that truck. Looks very "old school".:yes:

boonedog

04-12-2011, 07:02 PM

what size rear wheel and tire you running?

waynieZ

04-13-2011, 09:25 AM

The truck looks awesome. The paint looks great even before cut and buff. Very Nice.

wiedemab

04-13-2011, 09:27 AM

what size rear wheel and tire you running?

Wheel Vintiques
Front: 17X7 - 225/55R17 Toyo Proxes ST
Rear: 17X9 - 275/55R17 Toyo Proxes ST

Bad94

04-13-2011, 06:27 PM

I really like this truck. What color is that? Straight green?

wiedemab

04-14-2011, 06:28 AM

I really like this truck. What color is that? Straight green?

I don't remember the paint code. Dad posted it in the thread on Musclerides awhile back, but it's gone now..... I can get the actual code if you want it.

It is "Woodland Green". I think it is an Izuzu color.

wiedemab

04-21-2011, 07:26 AM

So, just to make sure that I am hooking up my heater hoses correctly - - -

With a reverse flow water pump (Steward Pump that come with the VA Frontrunner), what is the direction of the coolant flow through the heater hoses. I just assumed that it would be out of the water pump and back in through the intake -- is that correct?

Thanks,

Brandon

wiedemab

05-13-2011, 07:04 AM

We got the truck started last night. After a few heat cycles and some adjusting on the electric fan controller -- all was well. solid and steady 50psi oil pressure..... I have a slight oil leak on the one valve cover, but other than that, it was pretty uneventful. I had to start it and get a little video. We were trying to see if the throttle pedal operated smoothly is why we were screwing around in the cab...

-XlGIeDb5l8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XlGIeDb5l8

tommycomfort

05-13-2011, 07:14 AM

Awesome! Sounds great!
Tom

wiedemab

05-13-2011, 07:15 AM

I'm having issues getting the embedded vid to show up - -not sure if it is my work internet filter or I'm screwing it up.

Can anyone else see it???

FIXED IT!!!!!

wiedemab

05-13-2011, 07:20 AM

Awesome! Sounds great!
Tom

Thanks! We have the idle set a little high, but it has a nice sound to it. The X-pipe gives a little different sound, but I like it.

fleetus macmullitz

05-13-2011, 09:29 AM

It does sound different....and good. :thumbsup:

I like the build style. That Caddy/Olds air cleaner is a nice touch too.

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wiedemab

05-13-2011, 10:51 AM

That Caddy/Olds air cleaner is a nice touch too.
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Thanks - we need to get it painted. It is one of the few parts left to paint. It would inevitably become a tool holder as we were working so I we waited to paint it.

waynieZ

05-14-2011, 02:04 PM

Awesome work. It sounds great to me.

56pickup

05-14-2011, 02:46 PM

looks and sounds great! i like the wheels and the look of the truck alot!
:thumbsup:

wiedemab

05-14-2011, 06:09 PM

Thanks guys. I'm hoping to be able to drive it to Columbus GG with an unfinished interior...I'll just keep the doors shut! After as long as I've been working on it, I just can't wait to drive it.

I'm not sure if I said it in this thread or not, but I bought this truck from some friends when I was 15 and it was literally sitting along a fence row completely disassemble. My Dad pretty much funded the projects start to get/keep me interested in building cars (and probably to keep me out of trouble!). Since then, well - - - a lot has happened. I'm 31 and hoping to finish it this year. It has been a long road. I've learned a lot and I'm still learning as we finish it up.

waynieZ

05-14-2011, 10:45 PM

Your lucky My father only thought of cars a transportation. But he always let me have the cars I wanted and came to get me more then a few times when I got stuck. Your lucky you got to enjoy this with your dad, it must be great. Its been so long sence I drove my car, I might have my wife tow me around the neighborhood with my truck. As long as you can sit in it its good to drive and enjoy.

HWY Nova

05-15-2011, 10:08 AM

G-Body

05-15-2011, 11:09 AM

This truck is totally bad ASSSS just did a first start up with mine the other day great feeling totally cool ride . congrats

wiedemab

05-16-2011, 06:22 AM

Thanks guys! It is always a great feeling to hear a project run.

We spent all day yesterday installing the Dynamat Extreme in the cab. We have a little more to put on the firewall, but we got it almost all in. What a difference that stuff makes.

TomM

05-16-2011, 09:51 AM

Thanks! We have the idle set a little high, but it has a nice sound to it. The X-pipe gives a little different sound, but I like it.

Sounds awesome, what type of mufflers are you running?

T,

wiedemab

05-16-2011, 11:03 AM

They are a 2-chamber Flowmaser knock off. I have full length headers into an x-pipe to the mufflers. I took the lazy way out, since my 4-link gets really busy and it really tight up against the bed floor when aired down - - so I just turned the mufflers down in front of the rear axle.

tones2SS

05-16-2011, 06:18 PM

Awesome work. It sounds great to me.

^^What Wayne says here.
Looks and sounds great!:thumbsup:

wiedemab

05-24-2011, 06:23 AM

I got all of the Dynamat installed with the exception of the doors, Radio and speakers installed. It sounds pretty good – Focal up front, Infinity rears w/ the Blaupunkt head unit. I think I may need to add a small sub 8″ or something, but we’ll see.

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We got the driver’s side front fender and inner fender on last night. I’m sure we will have to adjust it some when we go to put the hood on, but so far it all seems to fit up like it did the last time we had it together!!!

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toddshotrods

05-24-2011, 06:36 AM

Truck looks and sounds great! Hope to see you here at Goodguys (Columbus). :thumbsup:

wiedemab

05-24-2011, 06:40 AM

Thanks! It is looking increasingly unlikely that we will have time to get much of any of the interior done - - -read: "I'm too slow to get it together". That being said, come Hell or High Water (which we've had plenty of), we are going to try to make it to Columbus.

My wife has been extremely patient with the fact that I leave every night once our daughter is ready for bed and head to the shop. I think she is trying to eliminate any excuses that I may have for not getting this thing done before Kid #2 arrives.

tommycomfort

05-24-2011, 06:52 AM

Glad to see you were working and getting a lot done while your Dad, Sam and I were having a great time at GG Nashville. Truck looks awesome!
Tom

wiedemab

05-24-2011, 06:58 AM

We wrapped up Nora's Birthday Festivities and took her to the Cincy Zoo on Saturday, so Sunday I was at the shop at 6:00 am and spent most of the day over there. It's rare that I get an entire day to work in the shop, but it's nice when I do.

waynieZ

05-24-2011, 10:09 AM

Its looking good.

68MaroSam

05-24-2011, 11:18 AM

I agree, it is looking very good.

wiedemab

06-11-2011, 09:56 PM

Well, we decided to push the truck out in the sun for awhile today and clean the dust off of it. My brother-in-law (and good friend) Brian came over today to help me get the bed boards all cut down and routed etc.. He is much better at wood working and in general just great at figuring how the best way to do things. He is a "true engineer" in every sense of the definition - - -anyway - -- Thanks a ton Brian. I will post some pics of the boards once we get them cleared and installed, but they came out great. I went with quarter sawn sycamore. Also a big thanks to my wife's uncles Dan and Tim aat Wilhelm Lumber who hooked me up with the boards.

It also moved for the first time under its own power tonight. WooooHooooo - -even though it was just to back it into the garage. I need to verify the TV cable adjustment with the pressure gauge and go though all of the checks and then we can test drive!

Below are a few pics of the truck sitting out in the sun.

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The front bumper pan is buffed and the bumper is ready to go on. We are going to try to get the tail gate sanded, lettered, cleared again, sanded and buffed before Columbus, but if not - - -oh well it'll just be plain for the time being.

Oh - Thanks to my wife for letting me spend way too much time on the shop recently. Everyone keep your fingers crossed that we can get all the minor details wrapped up enough to be on the road and drive to Columbus Goodguys.

56pickup

06-11-2011, 10:38 PM

Really liking the truck a lot! Everything is spot on! :thumbsup:

waynieZ

06-11-2011, 10:54 PM

Brandon it looks great. That must have felt great getting it outside in the sun for the first time. I hope it all goes good and you get it ready in time for Columbus.

toddshotrods

06-12-2011, 05:15 AM

:cheers: Man, it looks great! :thumbsup: Looking forward to seeing it here in Columbus. It has to feel so incredible to be at this point - I'm jealous! :lol:

wiedemab

06-12-2011, 06:26 AM

Thanks everyone. It is a good feeling.

As you all know, the small details just take longer than you think they will. Unless something unforeseen happens we should be able to wrap it up in the next few week.

tommycomfort

06-12-2011, 06:44 AM

Brandon,
That sure is looking good! I have no doubt that it will be at Columbus and we look forward to seeing it in person. By the way, I had a bag of cookies for you the other day when you stopped by, but completely forgot until we were on the road... Don't worry though, they didn't go to waste!
Tom

HRBS

06-12-2011, 07:44 AM

I really dig it. :thumbsup:
Nice lookin truck !

71RS/SS396

06-13-2011, 08:38 AM

Brandon,
I really like the direction you've gone with this build :thumbsup:

tones2SS

06-13-2011, 06:29 PM

That truck looks killer Brandon. Great pick of color for that truck. Keep up the great work.:thumbsup:

wiedemab

06-13-2011, 07:01 PM

Thanks everyone! It seems to be coming together nicely so far.

There is a bit of a lull in the action this week. We are smack in the middle of planning for next fiscal year at work.....blahhhhh! My wife is back at IU in a training session so that she can teach college credit Chemistry at our local High School - - just a quick plug for my smart wife - ;) Anyway, Nora (my 2y/o daughter) and I are hanging out this week and then the whole family is headed up to Gingerman this weekend for the Motorstate Challenge.

I think Dad is going to try to make some progress on a few of the items this week if he can get caught up at work. If I have to take vacation to get it ready, we'll be at Columbus!!!!

wiedemab

07-25-2011, 01:19 PM

So, many of you know of my bad luck with the engine on the way to Columbus GG. I ended up buying a ZZ4 to replace the 327. I will dig into the 327 at a later date to see what happened..............

The ZZ4 is in the truck and we just need to finish hooking everything up, put the radiator back etc.. A little break-in and hopefully, I will be driving it again soon.

HWY Nova

07-25-2011, 01:59 PM

Great to hear!!!!

--Eric

kennyd

07-25-2011, 02:08 PM

going to NSRA nats ?

wiedemab

07-25-2011, 02:11 PM

Well................................I don't know if I will be able to pull that on off with the wife. I may try. We have a bunch of stuff to get ready in our house for the arrival of baby #2.

I'd love to make it down even if I don't drive the truck down. If so, I will look you up to say hey. Dad and I talked to your dad briefly at Columbus over by the Nomad. I only got to chat with you for second or two. I just felt like I was in LaLa Land that whole weekend..............

70rs

07-25-2011, 02:37 PM

I missed the engine info. The 327 gave up on you? Any ideas what went wrong?
Im sorry that happened, I know you and your dad have been busting your butts getting the truck ready. Beautiful truck by the way!:cheers:

wiedemab

07-25-2011, 03:09 PM

Yeah, I put the details in a separate thread, not sure why. I'll blame it on lack of sleep........

I think it spun a bearing. I made it within 35 miles of Columbus, OH on that Friday before it lost oil pressure while cruising down the interstate. I picked up this ZZ4 for not much more than it would cost to go though the 327 again, depending on what all is wrong with it.

The ZZ4 is new - A guy bought it for a project and never got around to using it. I think it will be a good engine for what I am going to do with the truck. There is a reason that GM has sold so many of them!

70rs

07-25-2011, 03:27 PM

That ZZ motor is a great package and should get your truck down the road really nice.
Good luck with all the little stuff, and please post up pics of the finished interior.

wiedemab

07-28-2011, 03:03 PM

So, shame on me if this is in the directions and I didn't see it.......... I've never been able to get the heater control valve to work in my truck. I called Vintage Air and they told me that it was likely a bad switch. They told me how to test the switch with a DMM (ie: resistance readings at the extremes of the switch). I tested it and determined it was bad. They sent me a new one and I installed it. I still couldn't get it to work. My next step was to take the valve out -- messy and not easy to get to up under the dash. I decided to tear the little gear box apart to see what was going on.. I took the electric motor out and tested it with a battery and it worked. I put it all back together, plugged it in and still nothing. I have a new valve on order at this point.

So here is the kick in the shorts............ Dad just happened to turn on the fan/blower motor and the valve moved. Damnit! I had no idea that you had to have the fan on for the heater control valve to operate. I'm not sure why that is the case. It is fine now that I know it, but man I was frustrated............

If it is in the instructions, please commence with the Dumbass comments now!

waynieZ

07-28-2011, 05:51 PM

Been there, done alot! of stuff like that! With the nice job you did on this build your allowed a few of those.

srh3trinity

07-28-2011, 06:31 PM

I haven't wandered into this thread until tonight, but I am glad I did. I really like the whole look of the truck with the paint color and the steelies. The engine sounds good and strong. My wife has given me the go ahead to build a truck of this vintage one of these days so I will have to show her this one.

wiedemab

07-29-2011, 07:21 AM

Thanks for the comments. This truck has been a long time coming. As I've said before there are things that I would change if I were starting on it today and there are some things that just didn't work out perfectly, but all-in-all it's a pretty nice piece. I'm looking forward to putting some more miles on it and then getting the interior finished up before next spring/summer.

HRBS

07-29-2011, 07:39 AM

S.... happens. Sit back drink a :cheers: and have a laugh about it.
Then get off your behind and FINISH that bad ass truck and enjoy it !

What theme interior you going with ?
IMO a brown saddle bag (distressed) leather look would complete the "vintage" them you got going on. :thumbsup:

wiedemab

07-29-2011, 11:08 AM

Sorry, no distressed leather look for the interior. Although I like the idea. It will have grey leather.

BritishGreen68

07-31-2011, 04:00 PM

looks awesome man! Just my style!
http://www.blog.wiedos.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/P1040391-e1307850450224.jpg

wiedemab

09-18-2011, 05:25 PM

The truck made it to Indy Goodguys! I had a great weekend.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cLBnU01gcxY/TnZqdMLJL_I/AAAAAAAAH1Y/j9acHGij5RU/s816/11%2B-%2B2

We ran through rain on the way home. Also, I programmed my New Vintage Speedo and it clicks off exactly a mile from marker to marker, but apparently when it reads 70, I'm running well over 80. I thought I was passing quite a few people - -- -:) I gotta figure out if I did something when I was monkeying around trying to remember how to program it. If not I'll call New Vintage and they'll get me straightened out.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ExbKxq1mpQA/TnZqdO72CxI/AAAAAAAAH1c/k58WG2tx4Fk/s816/11%2B-%2B3

HWY Nova

09-18-2011, 05:26 PM

I'm looking forward to seeing your truck in person!!!!!!

--Eric

tommycomfort

09-18-2011, 05:40 PM

We had the chance to see the truck in person this weekend and it is absolutely beautiful! The attention to detail is second to none. Exactly what you would expect from Brandon and his Dad.
:hail:

wiedemab

09-19-2011, 06:40 AM

Thanks Tom - -- - I'm pretty pleased with the truck.

I think I talked Sam's ear off on the ride back to the hotel. He probably comes back and says, that guy never shuts up.

Now it's time to wrap up a few little things and see if I can get it to Darrin for the interior.

Once the family activity settles down again with the new baby (so like 18 years!!! ;) ) I need to get track car put together.

Bad94

09-19-2011, 11:04 AM

I wish i would have had the 49 F1 that we built at inday cause your truck would have looked like a Chip Foose built truck next to ours.

Both you and ur dad did a ton of cool like tricks that most people dont even know about.

But how can you even let darrin touch those seats? They look great now:lol:

wiedemab

10-29-2011, 08:20 PM

I haven't really had time to do much with the truck. We had another baby girl 3 weeks ago - Caroline Marie. She is a beautiful, wonderful baby. Two daughters - God Help Me!

Anyway, I hope to get the interior all finished up this winter and then cruise some more next year.

Here is a picture of the truck that DSE was kind enough to post on their site from Indy.

http://detroitspeed.com/speednews/ggindy2011/data/images1/goodguys_indianapolis_2011-042.jpg

Also, I am not sure if I ever posted any pics of the Bed Wood. It turned out pretty nice. It is quarter-sawn Sycamore

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-z-q0UZPnEXk/Tqy1C0dDRCI/AAAAAAAAH3M/FJAEqJYTfFM/s816/11%2B-%2B1

RECOVERY ROOM

10-29-2011, 08:37 PM

I really like that truck, I has more look to it than most. Very nice :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

kart34

10-30-2011, 08:42 AM

Great truck !!! I saw it at Good-Guys Indy !!!

wiedemab

05-24-2012, 11:48 AM

A few pics of the truck sitting at the interior shop on his site.

Darrin Cutter and the crew at Cutter's Custom Stitchin' are doing the interior.

http://www.customstitchin.com/

Hoping to have it all wrapped up for Columbus Goodguys. After I get it back, all that is left to do is charge the AC and we'll be ready to rock!

Bad94

05-24-2012, 04:59 PM

Such a cool truck. I will be going out to darrins a in few days, hes doing my back seat and dash for the car. Cant wait to see the truck.

wiedemab

06-14-2012, 12:01 PM

I've been on the road a fair amount for work, but today I was able to make a trip over at lunch today to check out the progress on the truck. Darrin and crew have done a great job of making what I had envisioned into reality. I wanted simple (too simple in some cases, so thanks to Darrin for pushing me on a few things).

They still have some work to do to finalize it - console, finish the kick panels and a few little pieces to hide seat mounts etc., but it's getting close. I really like how it's turning out!!!!

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-n1AjRBUGJcQ/T9olfaIk6AI/AAAAAAAAIOA/3KfzFi8jNhI/s775/IMG_20120614_123629.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Eg0Pjhda8O0/T9olfsZLwgI/AAAAAAAAIOE/qBiEUi7rvKg/s581/IMG_20120614_123641.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-AioOAjfRFZY/T9olf4hg53I/AAAAAAAAIOQ/Z330OVnQBuc/s775/IMG_20120614_123711.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/--NXLiYN8EMg/T9olfgGGwrI/AAAAAAAAIOI/aLUnWhMlSog/s775/IMG_20120614_123653.jpg

HWY Nova

06-14-2012, 12:04 PM

VERY NICE!

--Eric

71RS/SS396

06-14-2012, 12:25 PM

We better see this thing in Cbus!

HWY Nova

06-14-2012, 12:27 PM

We better see this thing in Cbus!

I wish I was going to Columbus this year......

I hope to see your truck SOMEWHERE.

--ET

wiedemab

06-14-2012, 12:35 PM

Columbus is the plan for sure. It's hard to believe it's been almost a year since the I had the engine issues on the way to Columbus GG.

It's been a busy year for our family, new job (same company), 2nd daughter, new house........

Once I get it back, all I really have to do is maybe run a buffer over it, polish it and charge the AC.

71RS/SS396

06-14-2012, 02:01 PM

Bad94

06-14-2012, 05:41 PM

Darrin has got a ton of work done in 2 weeks, since i seen it. I really like the color combo you went with.

Did you see my seat?

wiedemab

06-14-2012, 08:13 PM

Sorry - - didn't see them.. I was kind of rushed trying to there and back on my lunch hour.

waynieZ

06-14-2012, 09:24 PM

Brandon it looks excellent! I like the color choice and they do some great work. I wish I was closer to Columbus so I could see it in person. You guys did a beautiful job on the whole truck. :thumbsup:

wiedemab

06-15-2012, 06:53 AM

Thanks, I'm pretty pleased with how the whole theme of the trucked played out.

wiedemab

06-30-2012, 10:20 AM

Well, Dad took it to have the AC charged this morning - - He said it was blowing nice and cool (and it it HOT out!). It leak tested perfect and is ready to rock. I'm going to drive it back and forth to work some this week, but it looks like I'm ready to roll to Columbus!

Darrin Posted some pics of the finished interior on his Facebook page - hopefully you can view them at this link.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.403095016394093.76584.100000807956617&type=1

tommycomfort

06-30-2012, 06:46 PM

Interior looks awesome, can't wait to see it in person.
Tom

coolwelder62

06-30-2012, 06:52 PM

Awesome,Very nicely Done.:thumbsup:

Sales@Dutchboys

07-03-2012, 02:37 PM

Looks Great Brandon! To bad im going to miss it at Columbus this year. Just to much going on to make it this year!
Im sure Ill catch up with you guys sometime this summer.

wiedemab

07-10-2012, 10:29 AM

Well - -the truck made it to and from Columbus with no major issues. I had an issue with a rear airbag that was completely my fault, but the folks at RideTech fixed me up. The truck has around 750 miles on it now and aside from a few little things that need addressed it is doing really well. I'm not happy with my fuel cap (too hard to remove). I'm going to replace it with a better one. I need to get my Vintage air unit to drain a little more easily...it wasn't draining as well as it needed to and was freezing up :( - - - -- I should be able to just route the drain hose a little differently and be good to go.

Thank God for Vintage Air on a weekend like that - -- It was insanely hot!

I really enjoyed seeing everyone. I'm not sure if I'll make it to the Street Rod Nationals with the truck, but I will definitely be at Indy Goodguys.

HWY Nova

07-10-2012, 10:32 AM

I'm bummed that I didn't get to see you and your truck at Columbus, but I hope to be able to see it in the future.

You should be proud of your efforts.... you have an AWESOME truck!!

--Eric

Musclerodz

07-10-2012, 11:36 AM

Saw your truck as you know from the pics. Turned out great, loved the look of it and how well it turned out.

56pickup

07-10-2012, 03:58 PM

Didnt make columbus but hope to see it at the NSRA Nats! :thumbsup:

wiedemab

08-07-2012, 01:00 PM

I made the trip down to the NSRA Nats, but only for Friday. I had to be back home for some family events over the weekend. We got rained on quite a bit in the morning, but then it cleared up. All-in-all the truck continues to do well. I have almost 1,000 miles on it now and only have a few small things that I want to tinker with.

I'm debating on putting it on the market to help fund a shop/garage at our new house (and my next project). That's what I get for moving farther away from Dad!!! In a way, I would hate to sell it, but I have another project in the waiting and can't afford to keep it and build the next project - -wish I could!

If I keep it, I'll probably put power steering on it over the winter. I have the frontrunner bracket for the pump, so it will basically just be a pump, new belt and a new rack and pinion - - should be an easy swap.

Bad94

08-07-2012, 05:17 PM

I saw the truck when you were pulling out of the show, and looked really good when you drove by the tent.

wiedemab

08-08-2012, 06:37 AM

I saw the truck when you were pulling out of the show, and looked really good when you drove by the tent.

I head someone yell, but couldn't see who it was. Sorry I didn't get a chance to talk. We were trying to get around to see as much as we could since I could only make it for one day.

wiedemab

09-23-2012, 07:07 PM

Had a good weekend up at Indy with the truck - --- got picked for the "Soooo Low" award. Got a pretty nice parking spot in the winners circle too....right under the sign!

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8JSwNdZgsh0/UF-yABGyVzI/AAAAAAAAITQ/Y9CThW-UyQ0/s912/273071_10151062032541984_622281155_o.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FWOn18khmh4/UF-x97CU1vI/AAAAAAAAITI/5TNxA8_WP1A/s912/51644_10151062865661984_1150182877_o.jpg

Pretty Cool billet Aluminum Trophy

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9YX4CAJRmeI/UF-xcy9DewI/AAAAAAAAITA/zE8teWkKkWk/s831/564322_10151063222571984_845381806_n.jpg

MHORTON79

09-24-2012, 06:03 AM

Do you have any finished shots of the interior?

wiedemab

09-24-2012, 06:21 AM

Here are a few that the interior shop took.

http://customstitchin.com/images/767_Brandon_Weideman_1950_Chevy_011.JPG

http://customstitchin.com/images/767_Brandon_Weideman_1950_Chevy_012.JPG

http://customstitchin.com/images/767_Brandon_Weideman_1950_Chevy_025.JPG

http://customstitchin.com/images/767_Brandon_Weideman_1950_Chevy_009.JPG

http://customstitchin.com/images/767_Brandon_Weideman_1950_Chevy_030.JPG